2402 NW 197th St

Mid-century rambler in Richmond Beach. 3 bed / 1.25 bath, about 1,500 sqft on a corner lot in the Shoreline School District. A 10kW rooftop solar array powers an electric heat pump (efficient heat and AC), all appliances, and a Level 2 EV charger, making this one of the most energy-efficient homes on the market. The house was re-insulated, so it holds temperature beautifully and is quiet, even on a corner lot. Inside: original oak hardwoods and updated tile, single-level living, abundant natural light, a gas stove for cooking, and big windows that let in light and look out onto a mature garden and yard. Outside: a south-facing garden space, producing cherry and plum trees, a two-car garage, and two garden sheds for storage. The backyard is fully fenced. Meticulously maintained by long-term owners. Pet friendly (specifics discussed with applicants). Location: Easy walking distance to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, the neighborhood market, library, local restaurants, and the bowling alley. A nearby bus line connects to Link light rail for an easy commute to Seattle, SeaTac, and beyond. Utilities and terms: Electricity is a flat $150/month up to 11,000 kWh annually, well above the Shoreline-area average use of about 9,000 kWh. Our last tenants used 9500kWh annually with an electric car. Only usage above the allowance is billed, and the all-in flat rate is less than what you'd pay SCL for a comparable all-electric home. The cap is mostly to protect us from bitcoin mining and the like. Sewer: $80/mo (pass-through, no markup) Tenant pays: water, trash, gas (hot water and stove), landscaping and yard care About us We're private, hands-on landlords, not a management company. We believe in long, positive relationships with our tenants, and as a rule we don't raise rent on existing tenants. This is our only rental; we're renting it out to maintain the option to move home some day, but we also believe it's our responsibility to provide stable long term housing as landlords. Note: the photos are a bit dated, we've updates the flooring in the kitchen and dining room, we've also update the half bath.